A note from Sean
Before I eat, I like to think about where the food came from and who helped bring it to me. Then I ask, why am I eating? To fuel my practice and my presence, not to numb what I feel. And I stay curious before I eat, while I eat, and after.
Try this today. Take one small piece of chocolate, or any food you like. Before the first bite, look at it and smell it for a few breaths. Let the bite melt slowly, and notice what your mouth and body do. Then notice whether you want a second bite, without judging the answer.
Keep going: Mindful Eating With Oranges and Hunger Mindfulness Practice.
This suits anyone who eats on the run, and anyone who finds sitting practice hard. If food is a painful topic for you right now, go gently, or skip this one. Stop when you need to.
